Klim Adventure Rally Jacket & Pants: Simply the Best

For those of you aiming to compete in the Baja 1000, Dakar Rally, or just looking to start freelancing as a explosive ordinance technician, the new Klim Adventure Rally jacket and pants was made just for you. If you are already familiar with the Klim Adventure Rally jacket and pants, then you already know that this is the closest thing to a home you are going to be calling for durations of your globe trotting moto adventure.

The previous generation of the Adventure Rally suit was already indestructible and yet Klim managed to implement great improvements into the new for 2016 version. The main difference between the previous and the new version of the suit will be, in how the garments are designed to fit. The Adventure Rally pants and the jacket were designed to be bombproof and as comfortable for a motorcycle rider that is going to be blasting hundreds of miles off road on his rally bike. With that in mind, every ounce of weight counts against you in this hellish endurance race. Klim improved the new 2016 version of the Adventure Rally suit to be more form fitting and subsequently lighter in weight by cutting away the excess textile fabric. It’s designed to work with your body and not against it, which is why Klim decided to incorporate stretch panels at the shoulders to give you a better range of motion. By cutting down on the excess bulk of the material and incorporating more form fitting materials the Adventure Rally suit will be lighter and more comfortable when you are going to be racing through the sand dunes.

The Klim Adventure Rally Jacket features the Gore-Tex 3-Layer Pro Shell Armacor construction. The impact areas also are reinforced with Superfabric. In addition, Klim has partnered with D3O to designed a new Xergo armor that will meet and exceed CE Level 2 certification. The jacket will also include a new Viper Pro CE Level 2 back protector in addition to the fully ventilated silicone Dow Corning Deflexion chest armor.To keep your organs protected and to give you more support for the lower back, the jacket also features a fully adjustable kidney belt. The jacket’s collar has been redesigned to cut down on the bulk. The new Adventure Rally jacket’s collar will still be compatible with off road neck braces as well. The jacket will also include the 3Liter Hydrapak reservoir to keep you cool and hydrated throughout the race. The internal moisture wicking mesh internal liner will help you in keep in you cool and comfortable as well.

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The Klim Adventure Rally Pants similarity went under the knife so to speak. Motorcycle endurance races are tough as it is, which is why it’s vital for the rider to wear gear that will be a perfect blend of protection as well as comfort. The new Adventure Rally pants will have a lower rise to eliminate the baggy fit and improve the comfort of the rider. The leather panels on the legs have been enlarged as well to improve durability and protection of the rider. Similarly the pants feature the Gore-Tex 3 Layer Pro Shell Armacor construction. For extra abrasion resistance the knee areas was reinforced with Superfabric. In terms of impact protection, Klim included D3O Xergo knee and hip pads that will exceed CE Level 2 safety standard. In addition, the pants also feature Poron XRD Extreme Impact Foam for protection against fractures of the tailbone.

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The Adventure Rally suit was designed for the rally, endurance motorcycle racers in mind. Only 100 of these suits were actually produced. The suit was designed for the motorcycle globetrotters that will be living on their bike for months or years during their travels. You know who you are.

Roost Ya Later,

-Hubert

Klim Adventure Rally Upgrade for 2014

Klim built their brand on tough, no-nonsense principles. Those principles trickle down into their gear. For years, the Adventure Rally system has built a reputation for being the most robust and versatile riding system on the planet. It’s designed for riders that push the limits of their motorcycles, their bodies, and their minds. It’s designed for riders that push themselves to the edges of the earth. New for 2014, Klim introduces an updated version of the Adventure Rally system.

Diving into the technical nuggets, we start with the exterior. The Adventure Rally’s exterior shell is made of Armacor. Armacor is a highly abrasion resistant textile fabric backed with a laminated Gore-Tex membrane. Armacor also has small Ripstop grids throughout, “beefing up” its integrity even further. Klim reinforces the Armacor textile in the impact areas with a new Superfabric blend. In the previous version of the Adventure Rally, Klim used Talisman in the impact areas. Talisman has great abrasion resistant properties, but was a bit too thick and heavy, which limited riders mobility. Klim has sourced a new batch of Superfabric that’s lighter, more flexible, and maintains a high levels of abrasion resistance.

The Klim Adventure Rally uses the highest level of Gore-Tex waterproofing, 3 Layer Pro Shell. The best way to understand Gore-Tex Pro Shell is to grab an Oreo cookie. The two chocolate sides of the Oreo represent textile material. The cream filling represents the raw Gore-Tex membrane. Laminate the three layers together and you get Pro Shell. Pro Shell manages internal humidity and moisture levels 20% better than other Gore-Tex applications. In addition, because Pro Shell Gore-Tex is laminated on both sides, it’s much more durable and much less bulky than a floating or removable liner. Klim continues to make comfort a priority without sacrificing technicality.

Klim updated the protection of the Adventure Rally from CE Level 1 T5 D3O armor in the elbows, shoulders, hips and knees to CE Level 2 XERGO D3O armor. The new XERGO armor passed CE level 2 testing with flying colors. It has better coverage than the T5 armor and larger holes for better moisture wicking / ventilation. The XERGO armor compliments the breathable Gore-Tex Pro Shell better. The CE level 2 T5 D3O back protector remains the same.

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Klim improved the storage / pockets for 2014. The new Adventure Rally has 2 additional quick-access tool pockets in the jacket. Furthermore, the two external thigh pockets in the pants are repositioned for easier access while sitting on the motorcycle. The full system has a total of 13 external water-resistant pockets and 4 internal pockets to haul a full load wherever the adventure takes you. Supporting the full load is an internal support system. The internal support system includes a full harness with kidney belt.


Next up is adjustability. The new Adventure Rally’s adjustment system is a huge upgrade from the previous model. The previous Klim Adventure Rally Pants had little external adjustability which made for a bulky fit. The new Adventure Rally has external adjustments in the biceps, forearms, sleeves, waist, and hips. Having a tailored fit is crucial on long distance, demanding adventures.





The amount of ventilation ports almost double in the 2014 Adventure Rally. More ventilation ports offer riders with more temperature control. Klim also updated the ventilation ports with YKK water-resistant zippers instead of the previous Gore-Tex Lock Out closures. The YKK zippers are easier to adjust on the go. The robust YKK zippers are also stronger than the previous Gore-Tex Lock Out closures.




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Finally, Klim focused on the smaller details to bring this system full circle. Starting with reflectivity, Klim incorporated 3M’s Bio-Motion Recognition panels which create a silhouette of reflectivity during dark nights and gloomy days. 3M tests have shown that reflective panels situated in the form of a human body are easier to recognize. Standard on all Klim gear is the well-known emergency ID pocket with a personalized ID card. Klim carried over the removable waterproof Leatt neck brace collar, 3L hydration pouch, heat-resistant leather inner leg panels, and bottom hem shock cord from the previous version. Finally, Klim updated the new version with a full circumference, jacket to pant, YKK zipper for a complete connection. The only thing this system is missing is a toaster oven...or is it?

The Adventure Rally is a masterpiece. Every stitch has a purpose. If you only get satisfaction when your bike and body are pushed to their limits, the Adventure Rally could be your best friend. It’s up for any challenge you can throw at it.

-- Hi-Viz Brian

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Klim Adventure Rally Off-Road Suit Review

The ultimate in bombproof all-season Adventure Touring with more emphasis on off-road riding, the Klim Adventure Rally Jacket & Klim Adventure Rally Pants deserves the full HD video RevZilla treatment. We've had this one in the works for a long time, and now we're delivering our full 15-minute detailed review and breakdown of this veritable beast of an ADV outfit. Check out our look at all the subtleties of this jacket in the video below.

Here's the bullet points on what the Klim ADV Rally is bringing to the table:

• Inspired by Dakar Rally for all-weather all-season extreme off-road adventure riding
• Full GORE-TEX ProShell Outer Construction, utilizing Talisman fabric which is developed by Gore & SuperFabric and is a waterproof breathable version of SuperFabric; GORE-TEX Armacor & SPL600 Pro Shell is used in non-impact areas
• d3o molecular-level armor in the shoulders, elbows, knees, hips & back: soft and flexible when riding but becomes rigid upon impact, dispersing energy across entire surface area of armor
• Gore-Tex Lock-Out ventilation system; heavy-duty ziplock-style zipper system is 100% waterproof when closed thanks to Gore's newest technology, but when opened will flow a ton of air and keep you cool in the hot months
• High-capacity storage system with integrated removable harness system that evenly distributes weight across torso; 11550 cubic cm in jacket alone, which converts to over 4500 cubic inches of storage
• Fully waterproof collar is built to be compatible with a Leatt neck brace; includes standard collar and larger storm cuff collar designed to fit over neck brace
• Integrated hydration system inspired by Dakar Rally prohibiting any external backpacks
• Moisture-wicking antibacterial mesh liner
• Pants feature large leather panels on inner side of lower legs for heat and wear resistance
• High-back yoke for support and moisture-wicking

Let's not kid around: this is a serious suit for the passionately hardcore adventure rider, and the price tag reflects it. But with all of the space-age technologies and the sheer quality of fabrics and materials, you're getting precisely what you're paying for with this suit. Klim specializes in off-road gear, having produced the highest-quality products possible for over ten years. After two years in R&D, the Klim Adventure Rally Suit has been unveiled and it's sure to be a monster hit in the ADV community.

You can check out some its competitors by visiting our four-season motorcycle jackets and all weather motorcycle pants. Also, don't miss our Cold Weather ADV Gear Guide page at RevZilla.com.

-RetroZilla

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